The moment they realized we were from “Hindustan,” there were cheerful smiles and greetings, with traders giving sugar-coated almonds and other dry fruits at discounted prices, and a regular query was whether we knew Amitabh Bachchan
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‘Himalayasia’: Can a Mountain Range Give South Asia the Identity It Never Had?
Whether or not “Himalayasia” ever catches on as a name, the underlying question it poses is a serious one for a region that houses a quarter of the world’s population, spends tens of billions of dollars a year arming itself against its own neighbors, and still trades more easily with the far side of the globe than across its own borders
South Asia Needs Cross-Border Internships, Not Only Degrees Abroad
South Asia often discusses youth mobility after a student has already decided to leave the region. A stronger regional system would give students another option before that point: international experience that is close enough to be practical, but different enough to change what they learn.
School Absenteeism and Growing Coaching Culture: Are we Compromising the Future of an Entire Generation?
If dummy admissions, prolonged school absenteeism, and an unregulated coaching culture continue unchecked, we may end up producing students who have spent enormous amounts of time and money on education without actually receiving the education they need.
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US recognizes India as a leader in the Asia-Pacific region
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A Taliban-led Afghanistan could come under China’s control post US troop withdrawal
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Role of women in leading Indian scientific research increasing
The involvement of women as science leaders in India seems to be increasing
India needs to unequivocally commit itself to QUAD
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Remembering former Indian PM V P Singh and the St Kitts saga
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India must show more solidarity with Myanmarese people fighting to reestablish democracy
Notwithstanding the strategic value of Myanmar as a trade partner and an important counter-terror ally, India must recognize that what the military junta in Myanmar has done through the orchestration of a coup is highly wrong and must rescind its decision immediately
Indian government needs to reconsider its decision to blend ethanol with petrol for automobiles
Though the data from the world over shows that the use of ethanol reduces air pollution from vehicles, the chaotic traffic conditions of city roads in India, which make the cars run constantly in the start and stop mode with low gear driving, may increase the emissions from ethanol blends
Self-use rapid antigen test kits: A fresh arrow in the quiver to battle Covid
The government needs to liberalize ICMR testing guidelines to enable universal weekly testing of asymptomatic individuals at varied sources as a public health intervention
Indian Navy commemorates World Hydrography Day centenary
The Indian Navy commemorated the centenary of the World Hydrography Day on 21 June through a series of coordinated events at the respective commands to spread awareness in the subject and its contribution to ensuring safe navigation at sea
Milkha Singh: Legends never die
For a teenager who once had to literally run for his life to save himself from the barbarity of the partition of the Indian subcontinent in 1947, going on to become a legendary Olympic runner was an extraordinary feat
Attacks on journalists: Mediapersons in Pakistan on collision course with establishment
Pakistan has fallen six places - 139 to 145 - in the Reporters without Borders World Press Freedom Index since 2018
